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What is a synonym for the idiom 'that's the icing on the cake'?
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∙ 16y ago
For a synonym for "icing on the cake," meaning an extra benefit, we could use "gravy," or "a bonus" or the beautiful Creole ( from the Quechua via Spanish ) word "lagniappe," pronounced lan-yap. That's just the cherry on the Sundae.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoIcing on the cake would seem to be a uniquely English aphorism. The etymology of "icing on the cake" is probably as simple as it appears: something sweeter on top of something already sweet. For example, "I got the promotion, they raised my salary and they gave me a corner office." The "cake" in this case would be the promotion. The remainder would be the "icing on the cake."
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∙ 13y agoPiece of cakeMeaning
A straightforward task that can easily be accomplished.
OriginThis phrase is of American origin. At least, the earliest citation of it that I can find is from the American poet and humorist Ogden Nash's Primrose Path, 1936:"Her picture's in the papers now, And life's a piece of cake."
The choice of cake or pie as a symbol of ease and pleasantry is well represented in the language. Other phrases along the same lines include 'as easy as pie', 'a cake-walk', 'that takes the cake/biscuit'.
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∙ 12y agoIt means that is is just the best of the best! :D
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∙ 11y ago100 years ago
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∙ 11y agoNo
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Is MUST HAVE a linking verb?
No, for a verb to be a linking verb, the direct object of the verb must be a form of the subject or what the subject has become. The cake must have icing. (the cake is not and does not become the icing) We must have cake. (we are not the cake and we do not become cake) The cake is delicious. (cake = delicious, this is a linking verb) The cake is ready. (cake -> ready, this is a linking verb)
How would you use the idiom The cake's not worth the candle in a sentence?
An example:- "He recorded an album but sold very few copies; the cake wasn't worth the candle!"
Which idiom has the same meaning as 'a walk in the park'?
"A piece of cake" "A cakewalk" "No problem" "Easily done" "A pleasure"
What is a complex sentence about cake?
Mrs. George baked a chocolate cake, left it on the counter to cool, and then later applied home-made chocolate icing. The bakery offered an assortment of cake sizes, including full-sheet, half-sheet, and one, two, and three tiered sizes. Almost all birthday parties feature the traditional cake and ice cream; for many people, the cakes presented on their birthdays is a pleasant memory. To bake a cake, most people follow a family recipe, or use a pre-packaged cake mix. A layered cake has tiers of cake with icing in between each layer, plus icing on the top and the sides. Bakers make cakes for all kinds of occasions besides birthdays, including: reunions, retirements, graduations, Sweet 16 events, and other parties.
What is double cream in Hindi?
Double cream in Hindi is something like this: मोटी~मलाई "I used double cream for icing the cake."
What is the idiom for bonus?
icing on the cake
What does the idiom just the icing on the cake?
It means that is is just the best of the best! :D
What does the idiom just icing on the cake mean?
It means that is is just the best of the best! :D
What is the antonym for the idiom 'the icing on the cake?
The last straw, or the straw that broke the camel's back.
What is the name of the song that goes icing on the cake icing on the cake put the icing on the cake slip and slide slip and slide step on the brake...?
It is called icing on the cake
What is a synonym for the word bonus?
extra, prize, gift, reward, premium, dividend, advantage, gain, asset, icing on the cake
What is cake icing?
Cake Icing is a mixture of butter, sugar and flavouring you put on top of a cake.
What is fudge icing used for?
Icing cake :/
What are all the codes for moshi cupcakes?
Here are all the codes for Moshi Cupcakes: Chop Chop: Any cake and icing with nuts Liberty: Vanilla cake with pink icing and star candies Ecto: Choco cake with choco icing, sludge fudge and choc chips DJ Quack: Orange cake with pink icing and scummi worms Tiki: Plain cake with blue icing and a cherry Genral Fuzuki: Choco cake with green icing cherries and a star candy Squidge: Plain cake with pink icing and popcorn and cherry Sooki Yaki: Choco cake and pink icing Shelby: Choco cake with green icing sludge fudge Mr Snoodle: orange cake with choco icing 1 cherry I.G.G.Y: plain cake with choco icing 1 cherry Mc Nulty: Choco cake with NO ICING! White Fang: Vanilla cake with chocolate icing and all toppings Dipsy: Vanilla and choco cake with white icing and 1 mallow Jeepers: Plain cake with white icing and 4 star candies and 3 sludge fudges
What does icing on the cake mean?
The idiom "icing on the cake" means an additional, separate aspect to a situation that makes it even better. It is an enhancement or extra provision. For example, an employee might get a raise and a better position, and also receive a stock option as the "icing on the cake". Or a record company might announce a new upcoming album by a singing star, and the "icing on the cake" for the fans would be a series of promotional concert appearances. The term can also be used in an ironic (sarcastic) sense to indicate that a bad situation was found to have another unforeseen consequence. (e.g. "Oh, great, the server was down and now my terminal stops working. That's the icing on the cake.")
What are the release dates for The Icing on the Cake - 2010?
The Icing on the Cake - 2010 was released on: USA: September 2010
When the icing should be done after making cake?
Once the cake has cooled and has no heat radiating from it at all. Then the icing will go on the cake easier and better.
